In Missouri, Republican incumbent Sen. Roy Blunt is facing Democratic Secretary of State Jason Kander, who is closer in the polls than many had expected in the battle for what's considered a safe Republican seat.

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Peggy Lowe of KCUR about the race and how the presidential election may have an impact.

Peggy Lowe, investigations editor for KCUR and Harvest Public Media. She tweets @peggyllowe.